Overview & Reviews

The Mazda 5 mini minivan gets mildly freshened front and rear styling, and a revised center control panel for 2008. Electroluminescent gauges have been added, along with rear seat air vents and controls, additional passenger flip-down armrests and an auxiliary audio jack. A five-speed automatic replaces the old four-speed, and is now standard equipment on the Touring and Grand Touring trims. The five-speed manual remains standard on the base-trim Sport. The Grand Touring trim also gains additional features, while the optional navigation system benefits from a more user-friendly touchscreen design.

• Low price, ample features list, nimble handling, just-right space for small families.

• Performance suffers when loaded up with people and stuff, cramped third row, stability control not available.

User Reviews:

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  Loving the 5 II - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By Johnny - March 1 - 7:30 pm

  Its been almost a year now since I bought the 5. It is my daily commuter. I was told to drive it like a sports car and I do. Commonly doing 85 in the interstate. Love the size and ease in parking. Still dont see many around and it fits our family of four. Better gas mileage than our Honda Oddy. Only issue with the 5 was that I couldnt get the gas cap off. It was a recall. All is fixed. I would buy another. Recently took it on four hour vacation, everything fit and mileage was great. Cant wait to see what the new one will look like. Most people dont know what it is. I like that. It stands out in a crowd.

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  Great Car - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By yesi08 - February 25 - 2:10 am

  After owning for 4 months we hit a tire late at night on the freeway at about 70-75mph. There were about a half dozen other cars who hit the same tire. Only suffered minor damage to front end (a little expensive to fix) whereas the other cars required a tow to get home we drove off just fine. The rear seats can fir full-sized adults (6 200lbs males) for sort durations, but are great for smaller adults and children. With the third row folded it takes most everyday challenges. LOVE the sliding doors and small size compared to other minivans. We can open the rear hatch with the garage door closed. Parking in a crowded parking lot is a blast, you can even park against the grain! Love IT!

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  Best Kept Secret - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By FamilyOf4 - February 19 - 12:56 pm

  We test drove all the minivans out there, since we needed the sliding doors feature for our growing family. After doing all the research, its hard to understand why there are so few on the road out there ! We have every option, minus the navigation, and love it. To get the Bluetooth, DVD system, etc., on other makes, you have to buy the top of the line. Not worth it ! The gas mileage is much better too, and these days that factors into the purchase greatly. Very comfortable for everyone, from driver, to the people in the 3rd row.

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  Great Car...Great Value - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By Geoman - January 19 - 8:43 am

  Traded in my BMW for a GT Mazda 5. While I miss my beemers overall performance, I do like the GT, its practicality, style & gas economy. Best of all I can feed the GT 87 octane instead of 93 octane for the BMW!

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  My second review - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By TKLK - December 14 - 2:40 pm

  Have had the car for almost two months now. Still happy with it! Gas mileage has been 25 or 26 mpg mixed. No long trips yet. The car should have daytime running lights, automatic locking doors and rear tinted windows as standard features. Didnt realize it didnt have them when we test drove. Climate controls take a while to get used to - they are not very intuitive.

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  Highly Recommended!! - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By ArthurFour - December 2 - 9:03 am

  I am in love with our Mazda5 Sport automatic! My husband and I were in the market for a vehicle that could seat our family of four, plus an additional 2 friends, grandparents, etc. I didnt want to go the minivan route - and we were trying to avoid a hulking SUV. We looked at the RAV-4 with a third-row seat and the Highlander, but decided to test the Mazda. We immediately loved the handling, seat configuration, fuel economy, and general versatility! It is also quite unique - and several of our friends have been really impressed by it. If you are considering getting the touring for the engine, we recommend just the sport auto because the engine is very peppy... no need to spend extra $

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  Good and Bad - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By bsdgbach - November 27 - 4:32 pm

  This van is nice for a short person (under 52") Even with the front seat all the way back a 6 person is crunched up. I get the recommended oil changes and every time I go there is a problem that ends up costing $$$. I even with warranty on it. I have replaced the tires. We bought this in mid 08. with in 6 months the 1 of the brakes had a problem. In the past 6 mo. there is a sorta squeaking sound. Coming from underneath every little bump/turn. Banging from underneath in back last year was fixed. Now another banging coming from front. Mechanic tightened up everything-But still there. Windshield wiper rarely work as supposed to-usually need to adjust manually.

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  I just cant wait to get rid of it!!!!!! - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By Really not liking it - November 23 - 4:23 am

  So we have now had this car for a little over a year and i would honestly say that i have had nothing but problems.After two months of purchase we hit a stick in the middle of the road and ended up with a whole the size of a softball in the gas tank and that was not covered by warranty. We have had to purchase several gas caps costing $65 each and a new gas intake. I also have had water spraying out the vents with the air conditioner on.This should not happen when you buy a new car all we have done is put more money in to this car then its worth and to top it off its such a hard car to try and trade in for a better car the dealerships DONT WANT IT. I will never purchase a Mazda AGAIN ~!!!

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  Perfect family car - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By Family of 4 - October 11 - 7:46 am

  Excellent Car. Have a family of 4 and needed the extra row in case we drove family and or friends. The kids love the sliding doors, and the storage under the seats. My wife and I love the excellent gas mileage. It is easy to drive - perfect for around town. Turns on a dime and has plenty of zoom. The other night I helped a friend move two couches - no problem with the seats down. Interior space is surprisingly large. With the 3rd row seats up, you have plenty of room for groceries. This car is perfect for a family watching their money.

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  Loving the 5 III - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By Johnny - September 7 - 7:10 pm

  Now with almost 20,000 miles. At 46 years old, I still love my little run about, though I have been told it doesnt fit my "image". I dont care, its still fun to drive. Works great for our two kids and still dont know anyone else who has one. I like being exclusive. A covered console is still high on my list of wants, no privacy. I also wish it was traction control equipped, but believe the 09 or 10 now have it. Still drive it fast and like the ZOOM ZOOM. Would buy another one in a second! Chevrolet is going to build a competitor called the Orlando. Oh, also wish the sliding doors were power.